May. 7, 2025 By Colum Motherway In the race to represent District 30 in the New York City Council, the Forest Hills Green Team (FHGT), a local volunteer-driven environmental advocacy group, has officially endorsed candidate Paul Pogozelski. The endorsement comes not too far away from the June 24 primaries, with five candidates running to…
May. 1, 2025 By Colum Motherway Queens voters will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of New York City government as all 51 City Council seats are up for grabs in the 2025 election cycle. With several incumbents term-limited and new challengers stepping into the spotlight, the borough is home to some…
Apr. 29, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Ridgewood Democratic Club drew a full house on Friday night for a highly anticipated debate featuring the three Democratic candidates vying for the District 30 City Council seat. Held at the club’s historic headquarters at 60-70 Putnam Ave., the event brought together Paul Pogozelski, Phil Wong, and…
Apr. 23, 2025 By Colum Motherway The Ridgewood Democratic Club will welcome four candidates vying for the District 30 City Council seat on Friday, April 25, for a public debate ahead of the Democratic primaries. Starting at 7 p.m., Fr. Mike Lopez, Paul Pogozelski, Phil Wong, and Dermot Smyth will answer questions and highlight…
Mar. 18, 2025 By Colum Motherway Alicia Vaichunas, a candidate for City Council in District 30, welcomed dozens of supporters at a soldout fundraising event held at Villa Erasmo in Middle Village. The event, held on March 6, featured prominent political figures and grassroots leaders who rallied around Vaichunas as their preferred candidate to…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway Council Member Robert Holden is urging the NYS Department of State to swiftly designate District 30 a cease-and-desist zone. His request comes in response to the overwhelming increase in aggressive real estate solicitations that homeowners in his district have been facing since the passage of the controversial “City…
Mar. 13, 2025 By Colum Motherway In the competitive race for the District 30 City Council seat, candidate Paul Pogozelski continues to build support, emphasizing public safety, neighborhood revitalization and small business growth as key priorities. On Thursday, March 6, Pogozelski hosted a campaign fundraiser at Ocean Prime Bar and Restaurant, located at 64-14…
Feb. 26, 2025 By Colum Motherway Middle Village residents witnessed a spirited debate on Thursday, Feb. 20, as candidates for City Council District 30 vied for their support at the Middle Village Property Owners and Residents Association (MVPOA) meeting, outlining their campaign priorities and vision for the district. MVPOA President Paul Pogozelski, who is…
Feb. 5, 2025 By Colum Motherway A recent controversy has emerged in the race for New York City Council District 30 as one candidate is facing criticism for using campaign contributions to cover the costs of an overseas conference trip. The spending, which was revealed through filings with the New York City Campaign Finance…